Snuff Box

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CultureIndian

Titles

Snuff Box

Date19th century

PlaceIndia

MediumGold

Dimensions1 1/8 × 1 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. (2.9 × 4.8 × 3.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.

Object number2004.2411.A,.B

Non exposé

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Department

Asian Art, Glassell Collection

Object Type

METALWORK

Provenance[…]; [Sotheby's London, October 11, 1991, lot 665] [1][2]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1991-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1] Sotheby's London, October 11, 1991, lot 665.
[2]Glassell Inventory, described on 11/19/91.

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Vessel

Early 20th century

Gold, silver, and gemstones

2004.2257

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early 20th century

Wood, lacquer, gold powder, mother-of-pearl, wool, mica, steel, brass, silver, bone, feather, paper, ink, gilt, silvered and brocaded paper, silk wrapping cloths

2012.416.1-.11